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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Bradenton, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bradenton, FL rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $333 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,500/month in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Bradenton runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost for renters with 304 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Bradenton sit around $2,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,399/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,978/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,300/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Bradenton rose 75.4% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent decline. This sharp increase signals a distinct trend within the rental market for smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Bradenton
$2,000/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Bradenton is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bradenton
304
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bradenton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bradenton, FL
Average rent prices in Bradenton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bradenton, FL
Rent prices in Bradenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bradenton is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Bradenton run $1,430 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 |  1% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,399 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,978 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 8% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Bradenton | $1,756 | |
Village Of The Arts | $1,349 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,274 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,595 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $991 | 8% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,978
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
Downtown Bradenton
Average rent
$1,756
Village Of The Arts
Average rent
$1,349
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,274
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$991
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bradenton, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bradenton, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bradenton and Apollo Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bradenton
5%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bradenton, FL is 20% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
1%$1,600
5%$1,709
4%$2,100
5%$2,150
8%$2,700
6%$2,450
15%$1,550
7%$3,175
12%$1,995
1%$1,895
7%$2,825
3%Cost of living in Bradenton, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 9% lower |
| Housing | No difference |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
Discover rentals in Bradenton, FL
1d ago
5260 34th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$493–$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bradenton
1115 Mango Manor 1115 B, Bradenton, FL 34205
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bradenton
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bradenton
1419 1419 26th Avenue W Studio 2 #2, Bradenton, FL 34205
1 bed
1 bath
$929
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bradenton
5 beds
4 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bradenton
5917 Cat Claw Ln, Bradenton, FL 34210
5 beds
6 baths
$8,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bradenton
18731 Cherrystone Way, Bradenton, FL 34211
3 beds
3 baths
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bradenton
3 beds
3.5 baths
$8,000
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
102 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$3,285
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
16h ago
Verified
360 11th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$4,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5970 35th St W, Bradenton, FL 34210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,678
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5970 35th St W, Bradenton, FL 34210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,678
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,325
$2,145
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
11506 3rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34212
4 beds
2 baths
$2,480
House for rent
Available Jul 28
4d ago
Verified
102 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$3,285
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
16h ago
Verified
360 11th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$4,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5970 35th St W, Bradenton, FL 34210
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,524–$2,678
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bradenton, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Bradenton rental market.
How much is rent in Bradenton?
The average rent in Bradenton is $2,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bradenton?
Average rent prices in Bradenton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Bradenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bradenton is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bradenton?
To comfortably afford rent in Bradenton, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bradenton?
October offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Bradenton, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition. April sees the highest rents, with roughly 11% difference between peak and off-season pricing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).